What are hypoestes?
Hypoestes is a genus of plants, which is characterized by the presence of uniquely patterned leaves and with spotted and spotted two -color leaves. The leaves are usually green combined with pink, white or red. Rod Hypoestes has many species and these plants belong to the same family as other plants with patterned leaves such as an American mosaic. The most commonly known type is Hypoestes phyllostachya , which is well known as the Polka dot. These plants have been widely cultivated as houseplants and outdoor garden annuals. The plant has medium -sized leaves with an oval shape that narrows to the point; They can be strongly nutrients, giving them a textured appearance and patterns of functions in two colors. Patterns may include stains, stains or spotted appearance. The leaf most often has a green background with the second color of pink, red or white, although it can be reversed.
stalks roThe stables may be solid or patterned depending on the type. The plant is grown mainly for unique leaves and its flowers do not attract much attention. Flowers grow in clusters of small flowers on a single high stem and are usually blue, lavender, white or pink. Flowers will produce seeds that would allow the plant to be re -deployed in areas that have a warm climate; Many gardeners would rather cut them off than it happens, they believe it is better to keep the leaves.
The native area Hypoestes is Madagascar, South Africa and Southeast Asia, where it usually grows in open forest areas. It prefers a damp, warm climate and tolerates frost well. It is commonly grown in cultivation throughout the world as a houseplant and for use in gardens. It is a permanent plant from nature, but is often considered an annual in areas with colder climate because it is unable to survive colder winters with temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).
in the garden with Hypoestes often used as a plant of bedding or in containers. It provides permanent color and contrast due to its multicolored leaves in warm weather and throughout the year as in the room. It is well in bright places with indirect sunlight, but too much shadow can cause the leaves to darken. It is used in rich humid soil and should not be allowed to dry between watering.
plant hypoestes may tend to be tall and sparse -looking free of maintenance. To maintain a fuller, bushy appearance, it is recommended to reduce all the particularly high stems as they appear. The plant is easy to spread by means of cuttings that are easily rooted when placed in a glass of water or planted in the soil, developing new plants with little care.